Best Android smartphones for work and play (November 2015 edition)

Google Nexus 6P

The Nexus 6P is an odd beast indeed. From a tech point of view it's a powerhouse, with its sharp display and powerful Snapdragon 810 processor. But the exterior is something that might not appeal to all - it's bulky and top-heavy and the fingerprint reader is placed in an odd spot.

It also ditches the much-loved wireless charging feature.

Tech spec:

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 pixels AMOLED multi-touch display

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 with Adreno 430

3GB of RAM

12.3-megapixel rear camera

8-megapixel front camera

Non-user-replaceable 3450mAh Li-Ion battery

Colors: Aluminum, Graphite, Frost.

Published: November 2, 2015 -- 11:41 GMT (03:41 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Google Nexus 6P

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Google Nexus 6P here.

Published: November 2, 2015 -- 11:41 GMT (03:41 PST)

Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

LG V10

An Android handset that has, given what users tell me, everything that an Android handset needs. It has a powerful processor, sharp display, user-replaceable battery and a microSD card slot.

It also has some gimmicks, such as two front-facing cameras and a secondary display at the top of the main display.

Tech spec:

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 pixels IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display

Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 with Adreno 418

4GB of RAM

16-megapixel rear camera

Dual 5-megapixel front camera

User-replaceable 3000mAh Li-Ion battery

Colors: Space Black, Luxe White, Modern Beige, Ocean Blue, Opal Blue.

Published: November 2, 2015 -- 11:41 GMT (03:41 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

LG V10

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the LG V10 here.